Arsenal vs Man City: Gary Neville Picks Winner Ahead of Mouthwatering Clash at Emirates

• Gary Neville has backed Arsenal to see off Manchester City at the Emirates if they produce their best form
• The Gunners enjoyed a flawless run of form in the first half of the season after they amassed 50 points from 19 games
• However, they appear to have hit a somewhat rough patch in recent days, with the side dropping points against Brentford and Everton
• A win for Man City away at the Emirates could see them pip the north Londoners to the top spot in the standings

Gary Neville has made his prediction for the Arsenal vs Man City Premier League clash set for Wednesday night, February 15.

The two teams are set to lock horns at the Emirates Stadium in what will be the first meeting between the two teams in the English top flight.

Metro UK reports that the match comes at a time Arsenal are enduring a rough patch after dropping points in two of their most recent outings.

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Mikel Arteta's charges had a flawless start to the season after amassing an incredible 50 points from 19 matches.

However, after their recent wobble, the league leaders seem in danger of losing their grip on the Premier League title.

Neville's Arsenal vs Man City prediction

Be that as it may, Man United legend Neville contends that Arsenal will prove too strong for Manchester City if they bring their A-game during their meeting.

However, the former defender was quick to warn that a defeat to Arsenal in the tie could damage their title bid going forward.

"People will think City are hunting Arsenal down but Arsenal can damage City too because if they play to the levels they can play, they will win the match, because City are not at their level yet," Neville told Sky Sports Podcast.

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"If they don’t and they lack courage and conviction – which can happen with teams that haven’t won titles – Man City will go for it," he added.

Arteta told to drop Martinelli

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Mikel Arteta is projected to parade a strong team when Arsenal take on Man City in a top-of-the-table clash on Wednesday night.

The match is a must-win for both teams as they seek to take control of the Premier League title race.

Arteta has been advised to consider benching Gabriel Martinelli in favour of Leandro Trossard ahead of the cracker.